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I Can Doodle and Learn at the Same Time

I am a doodler. Many people are. The human mind is so amazing. It processes information so fast, far faster then we can often receive it, especially if it is someone talking at us. I personally get fidgety and bored very easily. I do not claim ADHD or anything, my mind just likes to wander. The only way I survived the humdrum of high school was through doodling either with pen/pencil and paper or my preferred method, through clay. I almost always carried clay with me where ever I went, even in college. Even today, if I have to attend a training or long meeting, I will doodle and in some rare cases I will even bring clay or wax and make little sculptures. It is fun, relaxing, and I actually learn better if I can keep my hands busy. Many presenters and teacher have marveled at my ability to retain information, provide valuable insite, activily engage even while my hands flutter around a piece of clay continually molding it into something of beauty. To all you doodlers out there, do not s...

I Can Do It Again and Again and Again

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It is harder then I thought it would be to post on my Blog every day. It is especially hard to take the time to draw every day. In time it will get easier, not that the thing itself will get easier, but my capacity to do it will get easier. If you are frustrated or stuck with your art, just keep doing it anyway. Turn it into a game. If nothing else focus on parts of the body. I personally love feet and hands.